In the recent years Qatar’s construction sector has been the most important driving force behind a robust economy. Qatar is pressing ahead with its construction schedule ahead of the FIFA 2022 World Cup. Infrastructure development is at the centre of the Qatar National Vision 2030. Qatar has a fair share of tall buildings under its belt, the country despite its small size has over 50 buildings that are more than 100 meters tall. Construction is one of the fastest-growing of non-hydrocarbon sectors in the country. According to Oxford Business Group, Qatar has some 115 hotels, totalling nearly 20,700 rooms, with 105 new hotels and a further 21,000 rooms in the pipeline. According to the Al Asmakh Real Estate Development Company (AREDC), the majority of this new supply is expected to come on-line before 2021. Today, we bring you a list of major infrastructural achievements of the country, the tallest buildings of the country, some of which are under construction. 

1.Aspire Tower:

Also known as the Torch-Doha standing at 300 meters is the tallest building in the country. The Tower was designed by the renowned architect Hadi Simaan. The Torch was at the centre of attention during the 15th Asian Games, which Qatar hosted in 2006. The Torch Doha housed the Asian Games flame, the flame was visible across Doha through the entire duration of the games. The Torch was completed at a cost of €133,395,000 in 2007 and consists of 51 floors, 17 elevators, and a total area of 35000 square meters. The Torch Tower was converted into the 5-star rated Torch Hotel in 2011 and given its center location it quickly became a preferred place to stay for business leaders, foreign visitors, athletes. Even European Soccer teams FC Schalke 04 and Paris Saint Germain have stayed at the Torch Hotel. The location of the Torch Hotel is very convenient since it lies in the heart of the Aspire Zone and it also has an air-conditioned walkway through to the Villaggio Mall.

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